Lead Category Manager – IT - Software, HardwareStanley Black & Decker, Inc. • United States
Lead Category Manager – IT - Software, Hardware
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
- United States
- United States
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Job Summary As a Lead Category Sourcing Manager, you’ll be part of our Global Supply Chain Sourcing team working as a hybrid employee.
Responsibilities
5+ years Procurement (Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management) experience with global, complex, strategic initiatives in a corporate environment. Management consulting background preferred.
5+ years IT Technology category (hardware, software, IT‑related labor) experience; software focus required.
Negotiate IT Contract Renewals: Structure, lead, and support complex contract negotiations including contract license management; focus on software category from usage forecast to contract execution with multi‑year savings and detailed tracking.
Strategic Sourcing: Plan/execute strategic sourcing initiatives, evaluate vendors, negotiate/award contracts, contract management, SRM, implementation, governance/compliance, procurement business operations (approvals, supplier analytics, reporting).
IT Escalation Lead: Central point of contact for IT escalations in support of Managed Services Provider and internal IT software procurement team, handling white‑glove support for C‑suite and other VIPs.
IT day‑to‑day contract management operations: Execute, support, and lead IT software procurement team through contract review, approval, detailed/tactical tracking and administration while enhancing SOPs for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Legal, or other quantitative discipline. MBA preferred.
Expert level proficiency in Excel (VBA/macros not required).
Strong contract negotiator.
Core competencies: analytical skills, project/time management, problem‑solving, communication/presentation, results orientation, contract interpretational accuracy, relationship building, business & professional acumen.
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
Accommodation If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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